Business Seminar Details

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

9:30 - 12:00

Gut Physiology Development in Young Pigs – Why is Weaning Age and Digestibility So Important?Sponsored by: HAMLET PROTEIN

HAMLET PROTEIN is hosting a Feed Your Brain seminar where experts in piglet nutrition and gut health will explore the theme of gut physiology development in young pigs – why is weaning age and digestibility so important? The program will discuss the biological reality of post weaning gut development and the implications on ingredient selection and whole diet formulation targets for optimal performance.

Weaning is a critical turning point that has an effect on a pig's long-term performance. What if you could get ahead of this stressful period starting at birth? Learn about a first-of-a-kind isotonic protein drink that encourages fluid intake to improve hydration in suckling pigs while delivering necessary nutrients to improve pig health. Results will be shared from on-farm trials that show this new isotonic formulation decreases pre-weaning mortality, increases weaning weights, reduces the number of fall-behinds/removals while improving gut function and digestion. Fewer mortalities plus increased weights = more profit.

Tonisity will host two sessions with plenty of time for Q&A. All swine producers, veterinarians and industry members are welcome to attend!

Speakers Include:

Bill Barr, North American Director of Sales, Tonisity, Inc., has more than 30 years of animal health and pharmaceuticals experience at companies including Med-Pharmex Animal Health, AgriLabs and Vet Pham, INC.

Alberto Morillo Alujas, Ph.D., DVM, Technical Consultant, Tonisity, Inc. has more than 32 years of food animal health, nutrition and production experience, including starting his own contract research organization, Test & Trials.

Weaning is a critical turning point that has an effect on a pig's long-term performance. What if you could get ahead of this stressful period starting at birth? Learn about a first-of-a-kind isotonic protein drink that encourages fluid intake to improve hydration in suckling pigs while delivering necessary nutrients to improve pig health. Results will be shared from on-farm trials that show this new isotonic formulation decreases pre-weaning mortality, increases weaning weights, reduces the number of fall-behinds/removals while improving gut function and digestion. Fewer mortalities plus increased weights = more profit.

Tonisity will host two sessions with plenty of time for Q&A. All swine producers, veterinarians and industry members are welcome to attend!

Speakers Include:

Bill Barr, North American Director of Sales, Tonisity, Inc., has more than 30 years of animal health and pharmaceuticals experience at companies including Med-Pharmex Animal Health, AgriLabs and Vet Pham, INC.

Alberto Morillo Alujas, Ph.D., DVM, Technical Consultant, Tonisity, Inc. has more than 32 years of food animal health, nutrition and production experience, including starting his own contract research organization, Test & Trials.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Successful pork production is like a race – if you can get off to a healthy start, you’re more likely to end strong. But being ready for the race doesn’t happen in one day. It takes a keen understanding of why you’re running, thorough and proactive preparation and making sure you’re training for success every day. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedia is sponsoring these sessions to bring this information direction to you:

8:30am – Brett, Stuart, Global AgriTrendsUnderstanding the Course – Opportunities in a Global MarketBrett Stuart is a founding partner of Global AgriTrends, a Denver-based firm that provides global agricultural analysis and forecasting to clients around the world. His previous experience also includes the U.S. Meat Export Federation and CattleFax.

9:30am – Miguel Angel Higuera, National Association of Swine Producers (Spain)Focus on Preparation – Anticipating Changing ConditionsMiguel Angel Higuera serves as director of ANPROGAPOR, the Spanish Swine Producers Association which represents approximately 85% of Spanish pig production. In his role, Miguel works with producers and industry stakeholders to advocate for Spanish pig producers throughout Europe and around the world.

11am – Mark Schwartz, Schwartz FarmsEvery Day is Race Day – Keys to Success from Day 1As Director of Production Systems, Mark is responsible for the operational management of all SFI farrowing facilities, as well as ensuring the seamless integration of production systems between farrowing and wean-finish operations. Additionally, Mark directs the overall herd health management within SFI and its contract grower facilities.